Up until my freshman year of college, I always said how much I couldn’t wait to get out of Rhode Island. I was more than ready to begin my four year journey at Keene State College in New Hampshire. Only a few months into the school year, however, I realized that all I really wanted was to be back in my small home state. I made this decision for many reasons, including my dislike for living in a dorm and not making connections with other students. One of the biggest reasons I wanted to come back to Lil Rhody, however, is that I truly missed my family. My family has played an instrumental role in my academic success since I was in kindergarten. Despite their divorce when I was nearly five years old, neither my mom nor my dad have ever stopped believing in me and pushing me to achieve my goals. I’ve always been motivated and driven in anything I set out to do, which I can credit to my upbringing by my parents. These characteristics helped me excel in school, as I always put my best effort forward in my work. They taught me discipline skills such as respect and proper manners, as well as organizational skills that I use to this day. Being able to manage time in school and stay organized is key to success. They were there for every school presentation, graduation or awards ceremony I’ve ever been in. Without them, I don’t know if I’d be the confident and driven student I am today. My mom also had a large influence on my decision to become a teacher. I grew up watching her make lesson plans for her preschool class at her school in East Greenwich. I was always fascinated by her work, and was inspired to “play school” as a child, following in her footsteps. I’ve always admired my mom for her good natured and caring character which she translates into her job as a teacher. Although she was hesitant about me becoming a teacher at first, she supports me in doing whatever will make me happy. Now, I find that I can come to her with any questions I have about the world of teaching, and am lucky I have her support along the way. English has always been my strongest subject. I’ve been an avid reader ever since I was little. My parents would always find me curled up with a book somewhere in the house at any point in time. I was fascinated by how someone else’s words on a page could conjure up such strong emotions. My love for reading at home led to my appreciation for the works we studied in my English class. I approached each literary work with special care, doing my best to detect hidden meanings and symbolism. I participated in every discussion I could and was exposed to amazing pieces of literature. I also discovered my passion for writing, a skill that transfers to every other subject I’ve ever taken. In the end, I truly have my family to think for being my biggest support system.
My family has played an instrumental role in my academic success since I was in kindergarten. Despite their divorce when I was nearly five years old, neither my mom nor my dad have ever stopped believing in me and pushing me to achieve my goals. I’ve always been motivated and driven in anything I set out to do, which I can credit to my upbringing by my parents. These characteristics helped me excel in school, as I always put my best effort forward in my work. They taught me discipline skills such as respect and proper manners, as well as organizational skills that I use to this day. Being able to manage time in school and stay organized is key to success. They were there for every school presentation, graduation or awards ceremony I’ve ever been in. Without them, I don’t know if I’d be the confident and driven student I am today.
My mom also had a large influence on my decision to become a teacher. I grew up watching her make lesson plans for her preschool class at her school in East Greenwich. I was always fascinated by her work, and was inspired to “play school” as a child, following in her footsteps. I’ve always admired my mom for her good natured and caring character which she translates into her job as a teacher. Although she was hesitant about me becoming a teacher at first, she supports me in doing whatever will make me happy. Now, I find that I can come to her with any questions I have about the world of teaching, and am lucky I have her support along the way.
English has always been my strongest subject. I’ve been an avid reader ever since I was little. My parents would always find me curled up with a book somewhere in the house at any point in time. I was fascinated by how someone else’s words on a page could conjure up such strong emotions. My love for reading at home led to my appreciation for the works we studied in my English class. I approached each literary work with special care, doing my best to detect hidden meanings and symbolism. I participated in every discussion I could and was exposed to amazing pieces of literature. I also discovered my passion for writing, a skill that transfers to every other subject I’ve ever taken. In the end, I truly have my family to think for being my biggest support system.